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DV03 HLA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 144,776 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 144,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2014 72,600 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 72,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 55,995 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 55,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2012 53,233 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2011 49,952 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 43,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 32,233 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 32,233 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,027 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 25,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DV03 HLA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 HLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV03 HLA registered?

DV03 HLA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DV03 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 HLA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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